Broyles receives no punishment after leaking practice details: Sophomore receiver Ryan Broyles wasn't assigned any extra conditioning as punishment for releasing details of quarterback Sam Bradford's return. After Bradford returned to practice last Monday, Broyles said he saw the Heisman Trophy winner throwing short passes, prompting coach Bob Stoops to say he was "disappointed" some of his players had so much to say about the return. "I can't say anything now, I learned my lesson," Broyles said. "But he didn't address anybody by name, he just said overall." (The Oklahoman)

Related Post:
Stoops Is Done Commenting on Bradford's Status
Bradford Returns to Practice

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Practice, Ryan Broyles, Sam Bradford

Florida Gator LB Spikes claims OU is a dirty team: Seven months after the national title game, LB Brandon Spikes is still thinking about Oklahoma. When asked about the dirtiest players on the team, Spikes segued straight to Florida's opponent in last season’s Bowl Championship Series national title game. "Compared to Oklahoma, you won't find anyone (as dirty)," Spikes said. With Florida's expectations as a national title favorite, the Gators and Sooners could meet in Pasadena for a second straight title game. "That's going to be fun if we play them," DE Carlos Dunlap said. (Orlando Sentinel)

Coker visits Sooners practice: Former Miami coach Larry Coker, now head coach at Texas-San Antonio, attended Monday’s practice. "I'm trying to learn some football from the best," said Coker, a native of Okemah who was the offensive coordinator at OU in the early 1990s. (The Oklahoman)

Way steps up at practice: Tress Way Oklahoma's competition at punter, if there ever was one, appears to be over. Tress Way, a redshirt freshman from Union, put on a kicking exhibition during an hour-long open session of practice at the OU rugby fields. Way has been competing with junior college transfer Cameron Kenney, who also plays wide receiver. Way's time spent working solely at punter and placekicker may have allowed him to pull away from Kenney. With a slight breeze at their backs and some 700 fans watching from just beyond the sideline, Way averaged 49 yards on his first seven punts, while Kenney averaged 43. (Tulsa World)

Tennell's turn: Norman Transcript

Labels: Florida, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice, Special Teams

Offensive line play helps OU offense in scrimmage: Oklahoma's football practice Wednesday (8/12) featured a scrimmage. By most accounts, the Sooners' high-powered offense outplayed the defense. "I can admit it," said defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. "They teach us to admit our faults, be a man about it, and they got us in the end. But that just helps us." McCoy said one of the big reasons for the offense's success was the play of the offensive line, specifically the play of Brian Simmons, who spends most of practice trying to block the All-American. (The Oklahoman)

Notable at OU's ccrimmage:
Junior defensive end Pryce Macon did not practice. He was wearing a knee brace.

Junior running back DeMarco Murray was a partial participant in Wednesday's workout.

Stoops on opening practices to the public: OU coach Bob Stoops' decision this week to open up two practices caught some by surprise. But Stoops on Friday admitted a soft spot for the legions of Sooner fans who are just dying to watch their team. "We want them to watch to some degree," Stoops said. "But again, I just think there's so much more out there nowadays. I feel we're doing the right things, I just want to be able to let them enjoy it when you can here and there." (Tulsa World)

OU Injury News: A handful of Sooners continue to miss practice for various reasons, most due to injury. Safety Joseph Ibiloye (knee), cornerback Jamell Fleming (back), defensive end David King (concussion), safety Kevin Brent (shoulder) and running back Jonathan Miller (undisclosed) are among those currently out. Stoops said defensive back Desmond Jackson "has an issue with academic misconduct that he's working through." (Tulsa World)

Converted TE Eldridge enjoys dabbling at center: ESPN.com

Stoops says Bradford is playing better than before: ESPN.com

Sooner O-Line in flux: Norman Transcript

Dominique Franks, Ryan Broyles hoping for many happy returns on special teams: The Oklahoman

Labels: David King, Desmond Jackson, Jamell Fleming, Joseph Ibiloye, Offense Line, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice

Oklahoma schedules two open next week: Oklahoma head football coach Bob Stoops has announced that a portion of two preseason workouts will be open to the public. Workouts this Thursday, August 13, and next Monday, August 17, will be open. Each practice will be open for approximately the first hour and both are slated to begin at 6 p.m. The practices will be held at the rugby fields located west of the Lloyd Noble Center. Those in attendance should park in the LNC parking lot and enter the lot from Imhoff Road, which borders the LNC on the north. The viewing area will be on the south side of the practice fields. If weather conditions force a practice to be moved indoors, public access will be cancelled due to a lack of seating space in the Everest Training Facility. Fans are prohibited from taking either video or still photographs during the practices. (SoonerSports PR)

Links of interest:
Oklahoma Sooners Roster
Oklahoma Sooners Depth Chart

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Practice

Football Season is Almost Here: University of Oklahoma football players will report to fall practice beginning one week from today. Sam Bradford and Co. will begin the fall's first practice the following day, Sooner fans can expect closed practices and scrimmages, details of 2009 fall practices will be posted later.

Here's Some Positions to Watch

• Offensive Line - The lack of experience...
• WR - Who'll be No. 2 wideout.. Lots of talent, none proven yet...
• Kicker - What kicker will emerge as starter...

Labels: Kicker, Offense Line, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice, WR

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

TCU denies spying on OU: UPDATE: Oklahoma closed its preseason scrimmages this season. Well-connected Tulsa World columnist Dave Sittler linked the move to the Horned Frogs' 17-10 upset of OU in 2005. He suggested OU coach Bob Stoops closed the scrimmages because he felt "information some friends of the TCU program picked up watching the scrimmages" in 2005 helped the Horned Frogs beat the Sooners. Patterson raised the subject following his team's win over Stanford on Sept. 13 and addressed it again in a phone interview Sunday. The Horned Frogs taped the publicly available TV broadcast of Oklahoma's spring game, Patterson said, looking for schemes and personnel. "As far as us watching their practices, I took a little bit of offense that they would think that I would have someone go and spy on their practices, because, absolutely, that did not happen," Patterson said. "But did we watch the spring tapes as far as the spring game? We did, and I watched all summer." (More at Dallas Morning News)(9/22/08)
UPDATE: Bob Stoops acknowledged Tuesday that he closed preseason scrimmages this season not because he was concerned about spies feeding information to this week's opponent, TCU, but because the Sooners were trying out a new offense. "I think it's pretty obvious why we closed practices," Stoops said during his weekly press luncheon. "I think our no-huddle offense has been pretty obvious we didn't want to let on how much we were using it, all our terminology at the line of scrimmage -- even defensively, our terminology going against it, all of that is pretty obvious why we didn't want anyone being at our practices."(Tulsa World)

Labels: Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice, TCU

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Stoops on Granger injury: Coach Bob Stoop on DeMarcus Granger injury... "There's something in the tendon and the bone and they (OU physicians) are experimenting on whether to let it heal or take four weeks and see if DeMarcus can come back, or the other thing is to possibly do surgery and pin it," OU coach Bob Stoops said following Wednesday's practice. "DeMarcus and the doctors are uncertain. I know it's been reported that he's done for the year. That isn't the case yet. If he gets it pinned, he obviously will be. If he doesn't, he could be out four or five weeks. We'll just see." (Norman Transcript)

OU's practice schedule: With an idle Saturday, the Sooners altered their practice schedule slightly this week. "Our Tuesday and Wednesday as we go through the week are usually pretty heavy," Stoops said. "They go against each other a lot on inside drill and team sessions. We try to keep each other sharp. Blitz periods, we come after each other. We'll do that Tuesday and Wednesday and probably part of Thursday." (Tulsa World)

Moore to see more action: The Sooners plan to keep their four-man rotation at defensive tackle with or without Granger. Junior Cordero Moore will move up to Granger's spot. "I think he'll do a good job," defensive tackles coach Jackie Shipp said of Moore. "We'll keep working at it and we'll get him ready." Moore saw his first action of the season in the Washington game. He made one tackle. (Norman Transcript)

Possibility of a USC-Oklahoma title game: SI.com

Revamped Cotton Bowl features more seats, better facilities for fans, teams: The Oklahoman

It's too early for all this, but OU, USC might be headed for another matchup: The Oklahoman

OU loses Granger to injury: The Oklahoman

What they're saying about the Sooners, Trojans: The Oklahoman

Foot injury shelves Sooners' Granger: Tulsa World

Sooner offense -- it's all about the plays: Tulsa World

Up close with Travis Lewis: Tulsa World

Just a precaution for Bradford: Norman Transcript

A dozen Big 12 players make a name for themselves: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Stoops won't let milestone distract: Dallas Morning News

Labels: Bob Stoops, DeMarcus Granger, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Braxton and Williams returned to practice Monday: Senior free safety Darien Williams and offensive tackle Branndon Braxton returned to practice Monday. For Williams, it was the first practice of the year. Offseason knee surgery kept him out of spring practice, and a surgically repaired stress fracture in his foot forced him to miss the beginning of training camp. "He was a little rusty out there," defensive coordinator Brent Venables said. "Gotta get to communicating, quit thinking. But it was good to see him back." Braxton's ankle injury was minor. (NewsOK.com)

Sooners to find direction at QB this week? Oklahoma could see some movement in the quarterback race by the end of the week, offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said Monday."This is a big week," he said. "We're going to work on our identity, No. 1. I think as this week goes, we need to probably start making the decisions."The Sooners have set a mini-scrimmage for Wednesday and another major scrimmage Saturday night. (Star-Telegram)

Patrick on crutches at practice: Senior running back Allen Patrick, the Sooners' expected starter, left Monday morning's practice on crutches with his right foot in a protective boot. (Dallas Morning News)

Pair of Sooners demoted: DeMarcus Granger and Steven Coleman, who both saw significant action last season, were demoted because they showed up to preseason camp out of shape. "It's all about playing hard," [Jackie] Shipp said. (Norman Transcript)

OU opens second week of preseason: SoonerSports.com

Preseason practice video interviews: SoonerSports.com

OU to scrimmage twice this week as it seeks QB: Tulsa World

Coaches pleased with trio: Tulsa World

Oklahoma Practice Report: Tulsa World

Receiving corps is a strength for '07 Sooners: The Oklahoman

Irving-ex Tennell seeing better at OU: Dallas Morning News

Labels: 2007 Storyline, Allen Patrick, Branndon Braxton, Darien Williams, Injuries, Practice, Quarterbacks

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Correction: A. Patrick suffers sprained ankle; Severity unknown: Don't expect to see tailback Allen Patrick at the Sooners' first preseason scrimmage Saturday. The expected starter sprained his right ankle at practice Wednesday evening. Although the severity is unknown, coach Bob Stoops typically keeps even slightly injured players from scrimmaging. If Patrick does not play, expect a rotation of sophomore Chris Brown, redshirt freshman DeMarco Murray and senior Jacob Gutierrez. (Tulsa World)

Peterson expects to play in Vikings preseason opener: Adrian Peterson (hip pointer) said Thursday he has been told he will play tonight. Coach Brad Childress continues to say the rookie No. 1 draft choice's status will be a game-time decision. (Star-Tribune) Game will be televised tape-delayed Saturday morning, 10 a.m. eastern on NFL Network.

Thursday evening practice coverage: SoonerSports.com

OU back for more Thursday morning: SoonerSports.com

Defensive tackles no longer seen as 'soft': The Oklahoman

OU football notebook: The Oklahoman

OU's English works way to first team: Tulsa World

English a new force on OU's D-line: Norman Transcript

RB: Check, WR: Check, Quarterback: Not yet: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
*Updated

Labels: Adrian Peterson, Allen Patrick, Injury, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners and Bearcats series official; OU to play UC at Bengal Stadium in 2010: As posted previously, Oklahoma vs. Cincinnati Slated for 2008 and 2010?.. The University of Cincinnati and Oklahoma have signed a contract to play each other in a home-and-home football series, beginning in 2008 when the Bearcats will travel to Norman to face the Sooners on Sept. 6. Oklahoma, which plays in the Big 12 Conference, will return the game on Sept. 25, 2010 at Paul Brown Stadium. UC and Oklahoma have never played each in football. "If we expect Bearcat football to be a national presence and compete in the BCS, we need to play nationally recognized programs," said UC coach Brian Kelly. "This is an opportunity for UC to play at the highest level and host a BCS program in an NFL venue." (The Enquirer)

Oklahoma Sooners practice report: Stoops gave his first practice update since OU's media day last Friday. "We're much further along than we were a year ago at this time," he said. "Guys are competing well and doing good." As for his three quarterbacks? "(They) look good," he said. "They all are making really good progress." (Tulsa World)

Scrimmage open to the public: Oklahoma's first scrimmage of the fall is open to the public, scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Owen Field.

Oklahoma drill highlights Monday: SoonerSports.com

Holmes focuses on safety: The Oklahoman

OU football notebook: The Oklahoman

Granger improving at OU: Dallas Morning News

Ex-Creekview star may find time at OU: Dallas Morning News

Sooners always have more in reserve: Wichita Eagle

Labels: Big East, Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice, Scrimmage, University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners to practice in full pads today: Hot and breezy conditions greeted the Sooner football team Sunday evening in Norman during the squad's fourth practice of the preseason. OU worked for two-and-one-half hours at the rugby fields west of Lloyd Noble Center. The Sooners are slated to break out full pads for the first time in the preseason for Monday's practice. (SoonerSports)

A. Peterson back at Vikings practice: Adrian Peterson didn't pile up any official stats, and there wasn't a log of his minutes of live action on the practice fields at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. But his mere participation Saturday was noteworthy for the Vikings. "It's nice to see him out there," Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said. "Obviously, you could see his speed. He still has a long way to go as far as catching up mentally, but he's doing a nice job." Although the practice lasted just over an hour, Peterson teased Viking fans on a couple of plays. After missing Friday's practice against the Chiefs because of a hip pointer, Peterson was happy to just return to the fold. "I felt pretty good," he said. "Getting the reps, and just getting in the groove. Each rep counts. So it felt good to be out there and get some work in." Despite his minor injury, Childress said he liked Peterson competing and practicing Saturday. (Pioneer Press)

Oklahoma shuffles DBs; Holmes to free safety: The surprise move for the start of preseason practice is the shift of Lendy Holmes from cornerback to free safety. Venables said Holmes has taken to the new position like a fish to water. "He covers a lot of ground and has a lot of range. He's had hands all over the ball," Venables said. "He's really transitioned well in knowing where he needs to be and playing well in space. He does a great job of reading the quarterback." (More at Norman Transcript)

Reed still learning defense: The Oklahoman

OU notebook: The Oklahoman

OU Practice Report: Tulsa World

Reynolds is a welcome sight: Tulsa World

Franchione mixes it up with dig at Oklahoma: Bryan-College Station Eagle

Peterson hears some words of wisdom: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Labels: Adrian Peterson, Defense, Lendy Holmes, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

A. Peterson leaves practice with injury: Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Adrian Peterson left Thursday's practice with an injury after taking an elbow to his hip while catching a pass in a drill, but he said it wasn't serious. "It's not a big deal at all," said Peterson, who called the injury a minor hip pointer.Peterson missed the first five practices of training camp before signing on Sunday a five-year, $40.5 million contract that includes $17 million guaranteed. His status is day to day, but he's unlikely to participate in weekend scrimmages against the Kansas City Chiefs.(AP/MSNBC.com) Update: Adrian Peterson suffered a hip pointer injury in practice.

Sooners 2007 Practice Schedule
Wednesday: Players report
Thursday: Conditioning test, practice (helmets only)
Friday: Media Day, Fans Meet the Sooners, practice (helmets only)
Saturday: Practice, 5-7:30 p.m.
Sunday: Practice, 4:30 p.m. (Memorial Stadium)
Monday: Practice, 5-7:30 p.m. (full pads)
Tuesday: Practice, 9-11 a.m., 6-8:10 p.m.
Wednesday: Practice, 5-7:30 p.m.
Aug. 9: Practice, 9-11 a.m., 6-8:10 p.m.
Aug. 10: Off
Aug. 11: Scrimmage, 11 a.m. (Memorial Stadium)
Aug. 12: Off
Aug. 13: Practice, 9-11 a.m., 6-8:10 p.m.
Aug. 14: Practice, 5-7:30 p.m.
Aug. 15: Practice, 9-11 a.m., 6-8:10 p.m.
Aug. 16: Practice, 5-7:30 p.m.
Aug. 17: Practice, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 18: Scrimmage, 6 p.m. (Memorial Stadium)
Aug. 19: Off
Aug. 20: First day of class (normal practice schedule begins)
Aug. 22: Scrimmage, 6 p.m. (Memorial Stadium)

Sooner caravan in OKC Thursday: SoonerSports.com

OU football update: Tulsa World

Earning respect a big part in QB decision: The Oklahoman

Sooner, Cowboy faithful can expect to endure long lines: The Oklahoman

Peterson starts full tilt: The Sporting News

Labels: Adrian Peterson, Former Sooner, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice, Schedule

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners report to practice today for the first practice of the 2007 season. More to come.

OU Football Single Game Tickets on sale Today: Tickets for the 2007 Oklahoma home football games will go on sale today at 8 a.m. Fans may purchase tickets online at SoonerSports.com or by calling 800-456-GoOU. Due to the high volume of calls expected, fans are encouraged to make their purchases online. Beginning at 10 a.m., tickets will also be available for purchase in person at the Athletics Ticket Office located on the plaza level of the Asp Avenue parking garage. Athletics department officials anticipate that a limited number of tickets will be available for each of the seven home games. The tickets, which range in price from $47 - $77, will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. (SoonerSports PR)

Williams won't be backpedaling as much this season: The Oklahoman

Top 25 Countdown: No. 13 Oklahoma: The Sporting News

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Practice

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Peterson shows no rust: OU running back Adrian Peterson has gotten most of the workload in practice to make sure he's not rusty next Monday, offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said. Still, Wilson said Peterson, Allen Patrick and Chris Brown will all see action. "I've knocked all the rust off and [am] back to 100 percent," Peterson said. (Dallas Morning News)

Wilson unsure on how good Boise State is: Oklahoma offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said Thursday he's still trying to figure out how good Boise State is.He has watched BSU opponents San Jose State, Utah and Hawaii play in bowl games -- TiVo remote in hand -- to get a gauge."You're playing a team that looks awfully good who in some ways you know little about," Wilson said, "and you're trying to get a feel for that." (Idaho Statesman)

Sumlin Interviewed at La. Tech? OU receivers coach Kevin Sumlin said he met with representatives of Louisiana Tech about their head coaching vacancy, but the talks never got serious. Reports in Miami also linked Sumlin to the offensive coordinator position under new Hurricanes coach Randy Shannon. Sumlin said it was all media speculation, though, and that he has not spoken with anyone at Miami. (Dallas Morning News)

OU's and BSU's Alexanders related: Boise State safety Gerald Alexander hasn't been able to catch up with Oklahoma linebacker Rufus Alexander, a distant relative. The two are planning to get together at some point during bowl week.Gerald learned during the Christmas break that his great grandfather and Rufus' great-grandfather are cousins."My family is coming. I don't know how much of his Oklahoma family is coming, but we're all family and I'm sure we'll meet together," Gerald said. (Idaho Statesman)

A. Peterson to make decision after Fiesta Bowl: With speculation running wild, Adrian Peterson remains coy about his future. The junior running back is 151 yards away from breaking Billy Sims' Oklahoma career rushing record of 4,118 yards. Peterson is expected to be an early first-round pick if he jumps to the NFL next year. "It's a big decision, but I'm waiting until after the game to finalize that," Peterson said. (Eastern Valley Tribune)

Fiesta Bowl practice visitors: Practice visitors included former OU head coach Chuck Fairbanks, who resides in the Phoenix area. He watched much of the practice along side Oklahoma athletics director Joe Castiglione. (Oklahoma Practice Notes)

Home Team: The Sooners are the home team and will wear their crimson-colored jerseys. (Dallas Morning News)

Top 5 Oklahoma Sooners Storylines of 2006: Oklahoma FanHouse

OU Fiesta Bowl Offensive Quotes: SoonerSports.com

Mr. Popular: Norman Transcript

Rooting for Boise, roots in Oklahoma: Norman Transcript

Sooners aide studies Broncos' foes: Arizona Republic

OU Player Spotlight on Reggie Smith, defensive back: Idaho Statesman

Boise State won't catch Sooners snoozing: Idaho Statesman

Oklahoma's pass defense: Idaho Statesman

Labels: Adrian Peterson, Boise State, Fiesta Bowl, Kevin Sumlin, Kevin Wilson, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice, Rufus Alexander

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Mike Stoops visit the Sooners: OU coach Bob Stoops got a visit from younger brother and former co-defensive coordinator Mike Stoops on Wednesday. Mike Stoops, now head coach at Arizona (100 miles due south in Tucson), got to reunite with his brother, several staff members and a dozen or so players. "It's fun. I love seeing him," said Bob Stoops, who added that another brother, Mark -- Mike's defensive coordinator at Arizona -- would be arriving Thursday. Mike Stoops also coached defensive backs when he was at OU from 1999-2003. "I still have a connection with some guys," Mike Stoops said. "There isn't many guys left, but there's still about 10 or 12, maybe 15 guys that were playing when I was still here." (Tulsa World)

Boise State hits the practice field: Boise State practiced Wednesday at Scottsdale Community College for the first time since breaking for Christmas on Saturday.The Broncos will practice today, Friday and Saturday at Scottsdale CC, then hold a walk-through at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday. Scottsdale CC has one full practice field and two half fields.The Broncos seemed to have good energy in the 15 minutes of practice the media were allowed to watch. They met with some local children after practice. (Idaho Statesman)

A Boys and Girls Clubs TD Salute? When Oklahoma wide receiver Malcolm Kelly spoke to a group of kids from Phoenix-area Boys and Girls Clubs after practice Wednesday, he received an interesting request. If he scores a touchdown in the Fiesta Bowl, he was asked, would he be willing to clasp his hands -- fingertips to wrists, palms together -- like the Boys and Girls Club symbol? "Yeah,” Kelly said, nodding, "I can do that.” (NewsOK.com)

Stoops visits with former Coach Alvarez: Bob Stoops had another reunion Wednesday when retired Wisconsin head coach (and now athletic director) Barry Alvarez showed up. Alvarez was Iowa's linebackers coach when Stoops was a Hawkeye safety and is part of the Fox Sports broadcast crew assigned to the Fiesta Bowl. He spent Wednesday getting tips on the Sooners from Stoops. "You know how that is, a player-coach relationship," Stoops said. (Tulsa World)

Baressi travels with team to AZ, future unclear: A lost season for Ben Baressi at least ends with some reward. Baressi is with the Sooners in Arizona, after missing the season due to an undisclosed medical condition. The offensive lineman's future with the team is uncertain. (NewsOK.com)

Oklahoma practice time spent: the team worked considerably on all facets of the game. Garrett Hartley had a second straight solid day of kicking field goals. The defense spent most of the practice on the practice field adjacent to the main game field at Pinnacle High School. The offense did extensive work on its passing game. (SoonerSports.com)

Wager between State Governors: Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry and Idaho Gov. James Risch have made a friendly wager on the outcome of the Fiesta Bowl. The governor whose team comes up short will donate a basket of goods made in his home state to a charitable organization of the winning governor's choice. The University of Oklahoma and Boise State University will meet on New Year's Day in the annual game. ``I have unwavering confidence that Coach (Bob) Stoops and our Sooners will make Monday a triumphant one for the Crimson and Cream,'' Henry said. ``Boise State is an excellent team, but I plan to kick off the New Year with another OU victory.'' (KOTV.com)

NFL draft expert on Adrian Peterson: Gil Brandt, the former Cowboys personnel director, is now a senior analyst for NFL.com. He said each case must be looked at individually before determining whether a player should go pro. "The big thing with Peterson is what it his collarbone going to be like," Brandt said. "That's where you have to go and get a good doctors' report on it. Or, have your doctor call the Oklahoma doctor and have them send you X-rays and so forth. "I hope the guy stays in school. I would say there isn't much chance that he will stay in school." (Dallas Morning News)

Wilson made Sooners' offense go: Tulsa World

What to do in Phoenix: Tulsa World

OU Daily log: Tulsa World

Mike Stoops proud of Sooners' finish: The Oklahoman

Walk-ons enjoy little rewards of being a Sooner: The Oklahoman

BCS newbies keep their feet on the ground: The Oklahoman

Fiesta Bowl stadium a jewel in the desert: Idaho Statesman

OU player spotlight on Carl Pendleton: Idaho Statesman

Boise State's run offense: Idaho Statesman

Oklahoma's run defense: Idaho Statesman

All eyes will be on special teams: Idaho Statesman

Who will be the most effective RB -- Johnson or Peterson?: Idaho Statesman

Oklahoma knows it can count on Malcolm Kelly: Idaho Statesman

Peterson focused on bowl, not decision about future: Arizona Republic

Petersen hammers home game plan: Idaho Statesman

Fiesta Bowl Notebook -- Broncos' Johnson feels Sooner's pain: East Valley Tribune

Sooners' Alexander wouldn't give up: Arizona Republic

Arizona-raised Broncos live dream: Arizona Republic

Scottsdale is party central for fans: Arizona Republic

Setup beginning for Bowl games: Arizona Republic

Labels: Adrian Peterson, Ben Baressi, Boise State, Fiesta Bowl, Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Oklahoma arrives in Arizona: OU scored first in Arizona. The Sooners touched down at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Monday night to begin bowl preparations one day prior to Boise State. A long line of Fiesta Bowl dignitaries, unmistakable in canary yellow blazers, met the team on the tarmac. OU's players were off the 757 first. Dressed in matching crimson warm-ups, seniors Rufus Alexander, Larry Birdine and Chris Messner led the team into the crowd. Coaches, staff and families followed. The bowl welcome included dignitaries waving crimson shakers and Oklahoma signs while pasting the OU contingent with Fiesta Bowl stickers. Approximately 30 players flew with the team party which included coaches and staff on the charter from Oklahoma City. The balance of the team made their way to Arizona from hometowns across the country. (SoonerSports.com)

Stoops on Arriving to Arizona: "We were anxious to get here. Our team is incredibly excited to be here and spend time in Glendale and Phoenix." Oklahoma Coach, Bob Stoops said Monday Night.

Former OU Back Rolle Passes away: Former OU running back David Rolle died Sunday in Denton, Texas. He was 69. After growing up in Poteau, Rolle lettered at Oklahoma for three years in the late 1950s. He was a part of the Sooners' record 47-game win streak and two national championships. Rolle played for one year in the AFL with the Denver Broncos. In that season, he had more than 500 yards rushing and scored three touchdowns. (NewsOK.com)

Bowl Practice Today: OU begins bowl practices promptly on Tuesday at Pinnacle High School. The Sooners work in full pads beginning at 11:40 a.m. local time. Phoenix is one hour behind Central.

Sooners back in BCS bowl scene: Arizona Republic

OU touches down, is ready for Fiesta: Dallas Morning News

Oklahoma's run offense vs. Boise State's run defense: Idaho Statesman

Sooners have overcome obstacles: East Valley Tribune

Labels: Bob Stoops, Fiesta Bowl, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Practice like game week: Stoops has his team practicing as if this were a game week, hoping to hone in the players' focus after two weeks of lighter workouts. "We had a very physical, good practice (Tuesday) in full pads, much like we have through the year on Tuesdays, working, of course, against Boise State's schemes," Stoops said. "I feel like we're making very good progress. "Our game plan is progressing. We just have to finish it up this week and polish it when we get out there." Today will be the Sooners' final workout before the players begin their holiday break. (NewsOK.com)

Players get Fiesta Bowl treats: Sooners players received video iPods from the Fiesta Bowl along with clothing. The school is also allowed to provide a gift for reaching the game. Oklahoma chose to hand out 20-inch televisions to the players. "The best part of it is if you win it you get a ring," tight end Joe Jon Finley said. "That's really what we're trying for." (Star-Telegram)

Reggie at WR in the Fiesta Bowl? The Sooners' early season experiment of occasionally playing sophomore defensive back Reggie Smith at wide receiver didn't last long. Smith got only a few snaps at receiver and none after the fourth game of the year. But could the experiment be reborn, possibly for the Fiesta Bowl? "We'll see," Smith said. "I've been talking to (receivers coach Kevin) Sumlin, trying to get me in there. We'll see what happens." (NewsOK.com)

Gresham's still learning -- but quickly: The Oklahoman

Sportscaster respects Boise: The Oklahoman

Adrian on...: The Oklahoman

Broncos look to win for little schools: The Oklahoman

Fiesta means part -- except for the bowl staff: Idaho Statesman

Labels: Fiesta Bowl, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice, Reggie Smith

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners move practice indoors, as Seniors prepare for graduation: Despite temperatures that climbed into the 70s -- a record for Dec. 16 -- the Sooners moved their Saturday practice indoors because of the wind, which consistently whipped at more than 20 miles per hour, with even higher gusts. Seniors were excused from practice, with several taking place in graduation. "We let the seniors go to graduation, but we had a really good practice without 'em," Stoops said. "Guys ran around and really played well." (NewsOK.com)

Players tackle real life in graduation speeches: The Oklahoman

The Collected Wisdom of Merv Johnson: The Oklahoman

Boise State also has tradition, and it's more than a blue field: The Oklahoman

OU Football Notebook: The Oklahoman

All-Oklahoma Bowl Team: Tulsa World

Trip to Norman convinced QB: Tulsa World

Local recruiting good, but sometimes hard: Tulsa World

OU, BSU to match high-flying offenses: KTVB.com

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Practice

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Peterson cleared to practice: Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said Adrian Peterson returned to practice Friday and that he expects the junior running back to play in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. "We're going to work towards playing him," Stoops said. But Stoops left himself some wiggle room; he never said definitively that Peterson will play. So it's still possible that Peterson could choose not to risk further damage to his collarbone. Peterson broke the bone Oct. 14 and hasn't played since. It's widely believed Peterson will leave OU after this season and declare for the NFL draft, where he'll probably be a first-round pick. "He's cleared to play," Stoops said. (Dallas Morning News)

Injured T. Williams returns to practice: Oklahoma offensive lineman Trent Williams returned to practice Wednesday. Williams, a true freshman right tackle, was carted off the field during last Saturday's Big 12 Championship game in Kansas City, Mo., for an ankle injury. OU offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said the injury might have appeared more serious than it actually was. "I think it was more painful than it turned out to be," Wilson said after Friday's practice. "He's good. He's had a bad ankle he's fighting through. He's done great." (NewsOK.com)

Sooners back to practice: Fresh off the Big 12 Championship, the OU football team returned to practice inside the Everest Training Facility in Norman on Friday evening. Players and coaches met with the media in the Big Red Room under the south end zone of Memorial Stadium to discuss practice and the upcoming bowl trip. (SoonerSports.com)

Stoops would like early signing period: OU coach Bob Stoops says he wouldn't object to the NCAA instituting an early signing period for high school football players, like it has for other sports. And this time of the season would be perfect for it. "Some people want it too early. They want it before the season starts," he said. "The ideal situation would be sometime in the middle or late December, like when the junior-college guys sign. "Kids have plenty of time for an official visit. Some kids are going to school in that next semester. It just seems like that would be a good time." (NewsOK.com)

Peterson back at practice: The Oklahoman

OU's Peterson returns to practice: Tulsa World

Peterson back in the huddle: Norman Transcript

Fans scramble for flights to Fiesta fun in Phoenix: Idaho Statesman

BSU's ticket allotment almost gone: Idaho Statesman

Labels: Adrian Peterson, Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Williams likely to play in Fiesta Bowl: Freshman offensive tackle Trent Williams, taken from the field by cart at the Big 12 Championship, should be fine to practice and play in the Fiesta Bowl. Williams suffered a leg injury in the second half of the game, but he was later seen on the field and told reporters he was "OK." (NewsOK.com)

Sooners Back to practice: The Sooners returned to the practice field Wednesday, as the Sooners practiced lightly in preparation for Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl.

Boise State to practice this weekend: From Boise FOX 12 on Boise State's practice plans.. "Coach (Chris) Petersen wanted the guys to hit the books and get caught up on school work the next couple of weeks here, and we'll just practice Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week and give them all next week off for finals," said [BSU assistant football coach Jeff ] Choate. In three weeks, the team will begin its journey to Phoenix. They leave just one day after Christmas then they have a week until the actual game.

Harley only Sooner in Orlando: [Kicker, Garrett] Hartley is the lone Sooner in Orlando. Still, Hartley is making the most of the trip, which began Sunday and doesn't end until a flight back to Norman on Friday. The trip has included dinners, a stay at a five-star hotel, and a visit to Universal Studios. The highlight for Hartley so far: "A round of golf at the PGA National Resort, the Champions Club," he said. "Pretty spectacular." (NewsOK.com)

Don't forget the "Home Depot College Football Awards" show (7 p.m. ET, ESPN) in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

World Picks: Picker gives praise to deserving Sooner: Tulsa World

Smurf Turf synonymous with Boise State football: The Oklahoman

Bronco fans getting pumped up to play Sooners: The Oklahoman

Hard work paying off for Hartley: The Oklahoman

OU coach wouldn't let his team lose sight of goals: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Labels: Boise State, Garrett Hartley, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice, Trent Williams